Thelma is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar nominee June Squibb her first leading role and features the final performance of trailblazing actor Richard Roundtree. Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson.
Thelma sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell also star.
Inspired by a real-life experience, Thelma puts a clever spin on movies like Mission:Impossible, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero.
With infectious humor, the film employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency.
In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business – despite what her daughter Gail (Posey), son-in-law Alan (Gregg), or grandson Danny might believe.
MHOTC readers can attend a FREE sneak preview of the film on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Regal Colorado Center.
Click here to enter to win an admit-two pass.
Be sure to mention THELMA on the form as the film you want to see.
Winners will be drawn at random and notified via email three days before the screening. Everyone is encouraged to notate in the “comments” section if they plan to bring their grandparent or partner in crime.
Doors will open one hour before the film starts and there will be trivia and grandparents/grandkids contests before the film starts.